Monday, 5 June 2017

I'm so excited my Scandi Summer Garden Makeover Curation for Wayfair.ukhas gone live. For the whole of June your be able to exclusively shop the Scandi Garden looks which I've used to style my garden this Summer. Here are some of my favourites from the collection, I'd love to know which outdoor living Items your loving for Gardens this Summer Season?

For more of my Scandi Style Garden Tips and info about how I've styled my garden check out my exclusive interview with Wayfair.

Thursday, 2 February 2017

A little late to share via my blog because I seem to spend more time sharing pics via my Instagram account these days.... but heres the cover and a few images from a lovely Cosy Cabin Christmas which I was commissioned to style for the December 2016 issue of Country Homes & Interior Magazine with Photography by David Brittan & Art Direction by Sara Bird. SaveSaveSaveSave

Thursday, 2 June 2016

I was so excited when a couple of years ago I found out my favourite Dutch store brand, HEMA was to open up a store in the UK. Their UK flagship store is in Kingston, Surrey so it's not far from me. They now have a couple in London, one in Birmingham and their range is also available to buy online. I find it a great place for affordable basics like candles, stationary and tableware. They also stock craft supplies and loads of interesting Dutch foods, like waffles, Rye breads and yummy sweet treats. So recently I headed to their Kingston store and bought a selection of coloured dinner candles, a Cedar scented candle which has lasted ages and a couple of new tumbler glasses which i've been using as table decorations with floating candles and wild flowers. As I'm drawn to #Allthingsbotanical at the moment I also purchased the HEMA Botanical Stamp set which I've been using to make little botanical collages for box frames and to make gift tags along with sticker letters. What have you bought recently from this lovely shop?

Monday, 23 May 2016

I'm thrilled to be signing copies of my new book at Anthropologie in my hometown of Guildford, Surrey, UK this sat to celebrate the launch of my 7th Book Botanical Style Please come along from 11am - 3pm where I'll be happy to chat #Allthingsbotanical giving out free Botanical Inspired cakes baked by local cafe Kalm Kitchen and the 1st ten people to purchase a copy if the book will receive a free Botanical Style goodie bag which include a gorgeous handprinted vintage display plate by Heart Vintage UK, a copy of new mag Modern Gardens, Wild flower Seeds from Dobbies and botanical party accessories by Talking Tables plus more... Also instore the same day local florist Fiona Cummings is hosting a Corsage Workshop full details here. Hope to see you there

Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Follow @Molliemakes from Thursday to Sunday to see all the pretty things I will be sharing via their Instagram account including my recent vintage buys, quick crafts, #allthingsbotanical, my styling ideas and more... On Pinterest look out for my Spring Style board where I'm pinning all my favourite and inspiring Spring Pins including a few images which I have styled like this pastel party table for Talking Tables.

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

If you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook your know I've already revealed the title and front cover of my 7th Interior book. Botanical Style is published by Ryland Peters & Small with photography by Rachel Whiting and is due to hit bookshops across the world in May 2016. So whats my latest book all about? The first chapter, Botanical Inspirations, takes a look at the ingredients of the look - antique botanical prints and artworks, flower stalls, potting sheds and houseplants and draws upon these sources for fresh ideas to transform your home into a leafy haven. Moving on, I explores five different facets of the botanical look. Vintage Botanicals celebrates the gentle palette and delicate style of floral watercolours and pressed flowers, while Boho Botanicals has more of a free-spirited 1970s vibe, with jungly potted plants, flower garlands and even a decorated teepee. The varied textures and contemporary appeal of Industrial Botanicals give it a modern edge, utilizing materials such as polished concrete, rusted metal and laboratory glass and combining them with peeling paint and vintage school science posters on the walls. Next, Natural Botanicals is based around antique prints and salvaged museum specimen cases for a nostalgic feel, while Tropical Botanicals features bold leafy prints, spiny cacti and palm trees for a distinctly glamorous retro flavour. Throughout the book, I share my imaginative DIY Makes and insightful 'Style Tips' provide a wealth of inspiring suggestions for how to recreate the textures, tones and ambience of Botanical Style in your own home. I have set up a Facebook page dedicated to my new book find it at- Botanical style by Selina Lake. On Instagram I've started a new hashtag community #AllThingsBotanical where i'm hoping all plant and floral fans will share their botanical pics. Finally I'm delighted to say the following retailers are currently offering pre-orders sales for Botanical Style so if you order now your be one of the 1st to receive the book! UKWaterstonesWHSmith AmazonUSBarnes & NobleAmazon

Last week I was invited to a Press Event at HEMA in Kingston Upon Thames which I attended with Caroline from 91 Magazine. I've been a huge fan of HEMA shops since I was 1st introduced to the brand by Debi Treloar. On every trip I've taken to the Netherlands while working on my books - Bazaar Style, Romantic Style, Homespun Style & Pretty Pastel Style I always incorporated a trip to the nearest HEMA shop to stock up on stationary and homewares. So in July 2014 I was delighted to discover HEMA was coming to the UK and opening a shop in Kingston (half an hours drive from my home in Guildford) They now have five shops across the UK with hopefully more coming soon - check their website for details.

Caroline and I were set a challenge at the event to shop our faves by the HEMA Press team so since I'm currently giving my kitchen a mini makeover I opted for products I could use to style my new look kitchen. A copper basket and storage jar for my new shelves. Cute napkins, flora hand soap and stripy tea towels. Plus a few extra essentials, washi tape, gift bags and a pretty floral card. The Kitchen inspiration pics above are a few of my favourites from my Kitchen Pinterest Board. What are your favourite HEMA Buys?

Thursday, 11 February 2016

I'm delighted to share some press/pr images I styled recently for BHS featuring lots of lovely homewares from their new collections for Spring/Summer 2016 with photography by Jon Day.

Delphinium & Daffodil

Elsie Rose Watercolour Flower Power

Sweet Nostalgia

All products have been designed and created exclusively for BHS by their in-house design team and the new collection Delphinium & Daffodil is inspired by morrocan tiles and abstract art, it features a sunny spring yellow and cool delphinium blue colour palette. Sweet Nostalgia is a collection reminiscent of the long summers in the seventies and combines sunflower yellow, burnt orchid and marigold orange with woods, metals and houseplants. Elsie Rose bedding and Flower Power high summer collection of melamine picnicware and soft furnishings features a pretty watercolour floral decoration inspired by painters sketchbooks. Shop these looks instore or online now.

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

So excited my Winter Living Curation for Wayfair has gone live today. For the next week your be able to exclusively shop the cosy winter interior looks which I styled in my latest book Winter Living. Here are some of my favourites from the collection, I'd love to know which homeware Items your loving for your homes this Winter.

Hello Welcome to my Blog, I work as a freelance Interior & Lifestyle stylist & Art Director in London, for many Magazines and Catalogues. I am also the author of 6 Best Selling Interior & Styling books all published by Ryland Peters & Small. Bazaar Style, Romantic Style, Homespun Style, Pretty Pastel Style, and Selina Lake Outdoor Living which launched Summer 2014. My 6th book Winter Living it out now and I am currently working on my 7th book which will launch Spring 2016. Please follow my blog to see a selection of my latest work and inspirations. Also find me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram.